Benzyl Chloride

1. Properties and Applications1.1 Molecular formula, Molecular weight, Structural formula and CAS No.Molecular formula: C7H7Cl Molecular weight: 126.58Structural formula: CAS No.: 100-44-71.2 PropertiesAppearance & Characters:colorless transparent liquid with unpleasant irritating odors.Boiling point: 179.4℃Freezing point: -39.2℃Flash point: 67℃Self-ignition point: 585℃Specific gravity :(ρH2O =1):1.04 (4℃/20℃) ;(ρAir=1):4.36Solubility: insoluble in water; soluble in a variety of organic solvents like benzene, ethyl alcohol, ethyl ether and chloroform. Hazard properties: flammable when near heat, open flame or oxidant. It will emit toxic corrosive gas by high temperature. Stability: stable under common conditions. Chemical reactions will take place when it contacts with strong oxidizer, iron, molysite, water or alcohols.1.3 Main ApplicationsBenzyl chloride can be applied to a variety of fields ranging from the syntheses of pharmaceuticals, agricultural chemicals, and dyestuffs to perfumes.

2. Quality Standard We provide benzyl chloride meeting the criterion listed below and special quality standards according to customers’requirements.

Items of Analysis Specification Color (Hazen)≤20 Purity(%)≥99.5 Benzylidene Chloride (%)≤0.25 Moisture (%)≤0.03

3. Packing, Storage and Transportation3.1 PackingPacking material: 200L plastic drums made of polyvinyl chloride3.2 StorageBenzyl chloride should be stored in a cool, well-ventilated warehouse, kept away from ignition sources, heat and flame, avoided exposing to direct sunshine and stored separately from oxidant and alkali.3.2 TransportationBe careful when handing, protect against any damage of the package and container. It is not suitable for carriage in rainy days. Please observe personal safety when handing. Transport in the regular route and do not stay in residential area or congested areas for long.

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